II : The Chinese zodiac

There's an old Chinese legend in which Buddha
invites all the animals of his kingdom to appear for him. On that particular day of the Chinese newyear only twelve animals
showed up. The first one entering was; The Rat followed by the Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse,
Goat, Monkey, Cock, Dog and finally the Pig. To show his graditude Buddha decided to name a year after each of the animals and
people who are born in one of these years would inherit some of their characteristics